Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm CT
Presenter: Adam Dodge, Founder & CEO, EndTAB
Cost: FREE
Given the unmet demand for licensed mental health care, AI companies are rushing to fill this gap with therapy apps, AI companions, and general-purpose chatbots like ChatGPT. They are marketed as effective, available 24/7, affordable, and nonjudgmental. While these tools are rapidly gaining traction, they exist in a largely unregulated and often misunderstood landscape, creating confusion and risks about their true capabilities and limitations.
This session will highlight why AI literacy is now essential for victim service professionals when it comes to mental health. We’ll discuss how to help survivors make informed decisions about AI therapy tools, how to talk about AI and mental health without stigma or shame, and how to build a supportive environment that prioritizes safety and well-being in the digital age. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to guide conversations, connect survivors to trusted resources, and foster a culture of clarity and care as AI becomes part of the mental health landscape.